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{{minigame infobox
{{minigame infobox
|image=[[File:MP1 Bowl Over.png|260px]]
|image=[[File:MP1 Bowl Over.png|260px]]<br>''Mario Party''<br>[[File:Wario Bowl Over 2.png|260px]]<br>''Mario Party 2''
|appears_in=''[[Mario Party]]''<br>''[[Mario Party 2]]''
|appears_in=''[[Mario Party]]''<br>''[[Mario Party 2]]''
|type=1-vs-3 mini-game
|type=1-vs-3 mini-game
|time=30 seconds before throwing the [[Green Shell|Koopa Shell]]
|time=30 seconds before throwing the [[Green Shell|Koopa Shell]]
|track=Taking Coins (''Mario Party'')<br>Going for the Coins (''Mario Party 2'')
|track=Taking Coins (''Mario Party'')<br>Going for the Coins (''Mario Party 2'')
|sample=''Mario Party'':[[File:MP Taking Coins.oga]]
|sample=''Mario Party'':<br>[[File:MP Taking Coins.oga]]<br>''Mario Party 2'':<br>[[File:MP2 Going for the Coins.oga]]
''Mario Party 2'':[[File:MP2 Going for the Coins.oga]]
}}
}}
'''Bowl Over''' is a 1-vs-3 [[minigame]] found in ''[[Mario Party]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 2]]''. Its name could be a pun on the term "pull over" or "bowl someone over."
'''Bowl Over''' is a 1-vs-3 [[minigame]] found in ''[[Mario Party]]'' and ''[[Mario Party 2]]''. Its name could be a pun on the term "pull over" or "bowl someone over."


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
In ''Mario Party'', the game takes place inside a chapel with stained glass windows. The team players (who are the pins) must avoid being hit by a [[Green Shell]], while the other player has to bowl and control the shell to knock over as many of the team players as possible. If the single player knocks over a normal pin, they will get a [[Coin]]. If the player's shell touches the sides or reaches the end of the lane without knocking over any pins, the game ends in a "Miss!" If a player's pin gets hit by the shell, the bowler will take three Coins from the player. If all the pins are knocked over, the announcer will say, ''"Strike!"''
In ''Mario Party'', the minigame takes place inside a chapel with stained glass windows. The team players (who are the pins) must avoid being hit by a [[Green Shell]], while the other player has to bowl and control the shell to knock over as many of the team players as possible. If the solo player knocks over a normal pin, they get a [[Coin]]. If the player's shell touches the sides or reaches the end of the lane without knocking over any pins, the minigame ends in a "Miss!" If a player's pin gets hit by the shell, the bowler takes five Coins from the player. If all the pins are knocked over, the announcer says, ''"Strike!"''


In ''Mario Party 2'', there are some changes to the minigame. This time, the game is set on top of a canyon during a sunset. The solo player must knock over all the opponents, and has a chance to throw a second shell. This variation has no side barriers, but the solo player will still lose if the shell goes off the path.
In ''Mario Party 2'', there are some changes to the minigame. This time, the minigame is set on top of a canyon during a sunset. The solo player must knock over all the opponents, and has a chance to throw a second shell. This variation has no side barriers, and the solo player does not win coins from the players they knock down.


In both versions, there are several variations on the bowling "lane" path, to increase playability.
In both versions, there are several variations on the bowling "lane" path.


In the [[Mini-Game Coaster]], the human player plays against the team of three.
In the [[Mini-Game Coaster]], the human player is always the solo player.
 
In ''Mario Party'', the minigame can be purchased from the [[Mini-Game House]] for 350 Coins. In ''Mario Party 2'', the minigame can be purchased from [[Woody]] for 100 Coins.


<gallery>
<gallery>
Wario Bowl Over 2.png|Variation 1 from ''Mario Party 2''
Wario's Bowling 2.png|Variation 2 from ''Mario Party 2''
Wario's Bowling 2.png|Variation 2 from ''Mario Party 2''
MP2 Wario Bowling.png|Variation 3 from ''Mario Party 2''
MP2 Wario Bowling.png|Variation 3 from ''Mario Party 2''
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==In-game text==
==In-game text==
===''Mario Party''===
===''Mario Party''===
* '''Game Rules''' &ndash; ''"Let's go Bowling! The bowler uses {{button|n64|Stick}} to aim the shell, while the people who are pins try to jump away."''
* '''Game Rules''' &ndash; ''"Let's go Bowling{{sic}}! The bowler uses {{button|n64|Stick}} to aim the shell, while the people who are pins try to jump away."''
*'''Game Rules ([[Mini-Game Island]])''' – ''"Go bowling with a Koopa Troopa Shell. <font color="green">Knock down the 3 bowling pin characters to clear the game.</font>"''
* '''Advice''' &ndash; ''"If the Koopa Troopa shell hits the edge of the lane, there's an electric shock, and the game ends."''
* '''Advice''' &ndash; ''"If the Koopa Troopa shell hits the edge of the lane, there's an electric shock, and the game ends."''


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*'''Advice''' &ndash; ''"Bowling pin players should watch where the shell is spinning to, then try to get out of the way!"''
*'''Advice''' &ndash; ''"Bowling pin players should watch where the shell is spinning to, then try to get out of the way!"''
*'''Advice (Mini-Game Coaster)''' &ndash; ''"You get 2 chances with the Koopa shell. Aim for a spare if you don't get the strike."''
*'''Advice (Mini-Game Coaster)''' &ndash; ''"You get 2 chances with the Koopa shell. Aim for a spare if you don't get the strike."''
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Bowl Over Strike Ending.png|[[Luigi]] attaining a strike in Bowl Over in ''Mario Party''
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Goomba Bowling]]
*[[Goomba Bowling]]
*[[Star Carnival Bowling]]
*[[Star Carnival Bowling]]
 
*[[Sunset Standoff]]
<gallery>
*[[Stone-Eye Bowling]]
Bowl Over Strike Ending.png
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
===''Mario Party''===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ボーリングGO!GO!<br>''Bōringu GO! GO!''
|Jap=ボーリングGO!GO!<ref>Nintendo (1999). [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nmwj/mini/index.html ミニゲームの紹介]. Retrived November 10, 2024.</ref>
|JapR=Bōringu GO! GO!
|JapM=Bowling GO! GO!
|JapM=Bowling GO! GO!
|Ger=Chaos-Bowling
|Ger=Chaos-Bowling
|GerM=Chaos Bowling
|GerM=Chaos Bowling
|Fra=Bowling
}}
|FraM=-
===''Mario Party''===
{{foreign names
|Fre=Bowling
|Ita=Bowl Over<ref>''[[Mario Party]]'' European manual, pag. 141</ref>
}}
}}


===''Mario Party 2''===
===''Mario Party 2''===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ボーリングGO!<br>''Bōringu GO!''
|JapM=Bowling GO!
|Ger=Chaos-Bowling
|GerM=Chaos Bowling
|Ita=Il Bowling
|Ita=Il Bowling
|ItaM=The Bowling
|ItaM=The Bowling
|Fra=Et un Strike! Un!
|Fre=Et un Strike! Un!
|FraM=And a Strike! One!
|FreM=And a Strike! One!
|Spa=Derríbalo
|Spa=Derríbalo
|SpaM=Demolished
|SpaM=Knock It Down
}}
}}


==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:49, December 9, 2024

Bowl Over
Bowl Over
Mario Party
Bowl Over from Mario Party 2
Mario Party 2
Appears in Mario Party
Mario Party 2
Type 1-vs-3 mini-game
Time limit 30 seconds before throwing the Koopa Shell
Music track Taking Coins (Mario Party)
Going for the Coins (Mario Party 2)
Music sample
Mario Party:

Mario Party 2:

Bowl Over is a 1-vs-3 minigame found in Mario Party and Mario Party 2. Its name could be a pun on the term "pull over" or "bowl someone over."

Gameplay[edit]

In Mario Party, the minigame takes place inside a chapel with stained glass windows. The team players (who are the pins) must avoid being hit by a Green Shell, while the other player has to bowl and control the shell to knock over as many of the team players as possible. If the solo player knocks over a normal pin, they get a Coin. If the player's shell touches the sides or reaches the end of the lane without knocking over any pins, the minigame ends in a "Miss!" If a player's pin gets hit by the shell, the bowler takes five Coins from the player. If all the pins are knocked over, the announcer says, "Strike!"

In Mario Party 2, there are some changes to the minigame. This time, the minigame is set on top of a canyon during a sunset. The solo player must knock over all the opponents, and has a chance to throw a second shell. This variation has no side barriers, and the solo player does not win coins from the players they knock down.

In both versions, there are several variations on the bowling "lane" path.

In the Mini-Game Coaster, the human player is always the solo player.

In Mario Party, the minigame can be purchased from the Mini-Game House for 350 Coins. In Mario Party 2, the minigame can be purchased from Woody for 100 Coins.

Controls[edit]

Solo (1 player)[edit]

  • Control Stick – Move left or right
  • Control Stick – Spin shell
  • A Button – Throw shell

Group (3 players)[edit]

  • Control Stick – Direction
  • A ButtonJump

In-game text[edit]

Mario Party[edit]

  • Game Rules"Let's go Bowling[sic]! The bowler uses Control Stick to aim the shell, while the people who are pins try to jump away."
  • Game Rules (Mini-Game Island)"Go bowling with a Koopa Troopa Shell. Knock down the 3 bowling pin characters to clear the game."
  • Advice"If the Koopa Troopa shell hits the edge of the lane, there's an electric shock, and the game ends."

Mario Party 2[edit]

  • Game Rules"Go bowling with a Koopa shell! You win if you knock down all your bowling pin rivals. You get to bowl with 2 shells!"
  • Game Rules (Mini-Game Coaster)"Bowl over your bowling pin rivals with the Koopa shell. Knock all three opponents down to clear the game."
  • Advice"Bowling pin players should watch where the shell is spinning to, then try to get out of the way!"
  • Advice (Mini-Game Coaster)"You get 2 chances with the Koopa shell. Aim for a spare if you don't get the strike."

Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ボーリングGO!GO![1]
Bōringu GO! GO!
Bowling GO! GO!
German Chaos-Bowling[?] Chaos Bowling

Mario Party[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
French Bowling[?] -
Italian Bowl Over[2] -

Mario Party 2[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
French Et un Strike! Un![?] And a Strike! One!
Italian Il Bowling[?] The Bowling
Spanish Derríbalo[?] Knock It Down

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nintendo (1999). ミニゲームの紹介. Retrived November 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Mario Party European manual, pag. 141